The Kamov Ka-27 Helix is a an evolution of the Kamov Ka-25 Hormone (three decades of service) since they share the same missions and fit into the same hangar spaces aboard Russian ships. Twin engine with co-axial rotors the Helix is a capable helicopter.…

Battle of Britain Commemorative Coin obverse—Joseph May: Travel for Aircraft
Battle of Britain Commemorative Coin cover—Joseph May: Travel for Aircraft
Battle of Britain Commemorative Coin fold out text of the Battle of Britain as well as of the… …

Terminal 2 at O’Hare has a wonderfully done exhibit honoring the airport’s namesake, Edward Henry “Butch” O’Hare—with the post on it found here. Happily, as it turns out, it was done in art by a family friend, Moosh Mackenzie, who also credits Don Burg, Kiwi Woodworks, Cushing Printing and Gaylord Architectural. Well done!…

An Aero Spacelines B-377 Super Guppy sitting on the flightline at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph TX, in March 2017, which is operated by NASA it has cargo space that is 25 feet in diameter and 111 feet long—U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stor… …

Sadly, we must report the passing of John J. Piazza, Sr. who owned the excellent private collection he shared with the world known as the Armed Forces Military Museum (the museum review is here). The museum is closed for now as the caretakers work to keep it a unified collection and not one to be pieced out. […]…

Cmdr. Frank Weisser (Blue Angles lead solo) with an F6F Hellcat and an F8F Bearcat over the Salton Sea (The Hellcat and Bearcat were the first two aircraft models used by The Blue Angels after their beginning in 1946)—U.S. Navy photo by Petty Offi… …